American Masters John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It (Season 5, Episode 9)
TV-14
TV Episode | 55 min | Documentary, Biography, History

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John Cage: I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It (Season 5, Episode 9)

TV-14

TV Episode | 55 min | Documentary, Biography, History

In 1952, David Tudor sat down in front of a piano for four minutes and 33 seconds and did nothing. The piece 4'33" written by John Cage, is possibly the most famous and important piece in 20th century avant-garde.

Director

Allan Miller

Writer

Vivian Perlis

Producer

Vivian Perlis

Editor

Mark Brownstone (video)

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Edit Released

Updated Sep 17, 1990

Release date

Sep 17, 1990 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 27 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 31 wins & 81 nominations

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9 cast members

Name	Known for
John Cage Self - Composer Self - Composer See fewer	Shutter Island (2010)
Merce Cunningham Self - Choreographer Self - Choreographer See fewer	Variations V (1966)
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Laurie Anderson Self Self See fewer	Heart of a Dog (2015)
Robert Rauschenberg Self - Artist Self - Artist See fewer	Linoleum (1966)
Margaret Leng Tan Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer	Twinkle Dammit! (2020)
Calvin Tomkins Self (as Calvin Tompkins) Self (as Calvin Tompkins) See fewer	Kraft Theatre (1947)
David Tudor Self Self See fewer	Variations V (1966)
Bernie Wagenblast Self (voice) Self (voice) See fewer	Good Morning America (1975)